History for July 27

History for July 27 - On-This-Day.com:
Charlotte Corday 1768, Charles P. Ginsburg 1920, Norman Lear 1922


Peggy Fleming 1948, Maureen McGovern 1949 - Singer, Bill Engvall 1957 - Comedian ("Blue Collar TV")


1663 - The British Parliament passed a second Navigation Act, which required all goods bound for the colonies be sent in British ships from British ports.


1777 - The marquis of Lafayette arrived in New England to help the rebellious American colonists fight the British.


1804 - The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. With the amendment Electors were directed to vote for a President and for a Vice-President rather than for two choices for President.


1921 - Canadian biochemist Frederick Banting and associates announced the discovery of the hormone insulin.


1940 - Bugs Bunny made his official debut in the Warner Bros. animated cartoon "A Wild Hare."


1953 - The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War was signed at Panmunjon, Korea.


1967 - U.S. President Johnson appointed the Kerner Commission to assess the causes of the violence in the wake of urban rioting.

1995 - The Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC, by U.S. President Clinton and South Korean President Kim Young-sam.

WikiLeaks Accuses Facebook of ‘Blocking’ DNC Email Links | TheBlaze.com

WikiLeaks Accuses Facebook of ‘Blocking’ DNC Email Links | TheBlaze.com:

"Facebook has once again been accused of censoring news, this time having to do with the Democratic National Committee email leak just hours before the party launches its convention in Philadelphia.

WikiLeaks released the nearly 20,000 emails on Friday, revealing everything from DNC staffers seemingly working against Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to staffers using phrases such as “no homo” and “taco bowl engagement.”"

German Chancellor Merkel Under Fire for Refugee Policy Following Week of Bloodshed | TheBlaze.com

German Chancellor Merkel Under Fire for Refugee Policy Following Week of Bloodshed | TheBlaze.com:

"On Monday, the AfD criticized Merkel’s administration, saying that under “the current ideology of a dangerous ‘multiculturalism,’ the country’s domestic security and the order of Germany keeps getting destroyed.”

Social media criticism of Merkel was especially harsh, with some people condemning her for accepting hundreds of thousands of migrants last year.

Merkel tried to calm the mood over the weekend by saying the security services will “do everything possible to protect the security and freedom of all people in Germany.”"

Senior Hillary Clinton Supporter Blames "Stupid White People" for Trump Success in Polls

Senior Hillary Clinton Supporter Blames "Stupid White People" for Trump Success in Polls
Mitch Stewart, a political operative who served as a senior adviser to Ready for Hillary in 2013 after working as the Battleground States Director for President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012, posted a comment to Twitter Monday that blamed “stupid white people” for the success in the polls of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling them “the worst”.

Stewart was reacting to Trump moving into the lead over Democrat rival Hillary Clinton in several post-Republican convention polls released Monday.

The tweet has Stewart’s location marked as “Philadelphia,PA” indicating he is attending the Democratic Party National Convention that began there Monday.

JULIAN ASSANGE Slams "Corrupt" Hillary Clinton in First Interview Following Wikileaks DNC Email Release (VIDEO)

JULIAN ASSANGE Slams "Corrupt" Hillary Clinton in First Interview Following Wikileaks DNC Email Release (VIDEO):
"Assange told Democracy Now that it’s quite remarkable what happened in the last few days.
He slammed ‘corrupt’ Hillary Clinton:
JULIAN ASSANGE:
"Well, I mean, that’s interesting. We have seen that with a lot of other publications. I guess there’s a question: What does that mean for the U.S. Democratic Party? 
It is important for there to be examples of accountability.
The resignation was an example of that. Now, of course, Hillary Clinton has tried to immediately produce a counter-example by putting out a statement, within hours, saying that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a great friend, and she’s incorporating her into her campaign, she’s going to be pushing for her re-election to the Congress.
So that’s a very interesting signaling by Hillary Clinton that if you act in a corrupt way that benefits Hillary Clinton, you will be taken care of.
Why does she need to put that out? Certainly, it’s not a signal that helps with the public at all. It’s not a signal that helps with unity at the DNC, at the convention.
It’s a signal to Hillary Clinton partisans to keep on going on, you’ll be taken care of. 
But it’s a very destructive signal for a future presidency, because it’s—effectively, it’s expanding the Overton window of corruption.
It doesn’t really matter what you do, how you behave; as long as that is going to benefit Hillary Clinton, you’ll be protected."

Politico Acknowledges ‘Mistake’ After Reporter’s Revealing Email to DNC Is Leaked | TheBlaze.com

Politico Acknowledges ‘Mistake’ After Reporter’s Revealing Email to DNC Is Leaked | TheBlaze.com:

"Politico admitted that one of its reporters made a “mistake” in sending an article to a Democratic National Committee staffer before it was published, according to a statement the outlet issued to the Huffington Post Sunday."

DNC Planned To Reward Big Donors With Federal Appointments

DNC Planned To Reward Big Donors With Federal Appointments | The Daily Caller
"Democratic National Committee documents recently released by WikiLeaks include spreadsheets and emails that appear to show party officials planning which donors and prominent fundraisers to provide with appointments to federal boards and commissions.
...“That is unethical, if not illegal.”
The proposed appointments also provide more evidence that the DNC favored Clinton over her former primary challenger, Bernie Sanders.
Most of the donors listed on the spreadsheet have given to Clinton’s campaign.
None gave to Sanders.
...But one tip-off that the document is detailing a quid pro quo is an entry next to the name of David Shapira, the executive chairman of grocery store chain Giant Eagle, Inc.
“USPS” — a likely reference to the U.S. Postal Service — is entered on the spreadsheet.
...Shapira and his wife Cynthia have donated heavily to Clinton, the DNC and other Democratic and liberal political action committees..."
Read on!

No American Flags Present At The Democrat Convention

No American Flags Present At The Democrat Convention | The Daily Caller:
PHILADELPHIA — The Daily Caller is at the Democratic National Convention and it doesn’t look like there are any American flags.
The stage is bland and grey, with no red, white or blue present.
A thorough look at the crowd present also turns up no American flags.
The Republican National Convention in Cleveland on the other hand was filled with Americana.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on the last day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. / AFP / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

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#BlackLivesMatter Is Being SUED -- You Will LOVE Who Is Behind It ⋆ Doug Giles ⋆ #ClashDaily

#BlackLivesMatter Is Being SUED -- You Will LOVE Who Is Behind It ⋆ Doug Giles ⋆ #ClashDaily:

"The Black Lives Matter movement is being sued by one brave man — and take a look at why he is doing so. Do you agree with him and do you think that he can pull it off?"

'Income inequality' professor donates more than $100,000 to stop Donald Trump

'Income inequality' professor donates more than $100,000 to stop Donald Trump - The College Fix
"Most adjunct professors are struggling just to make ends meet, but this adjunct at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School can drop six grand on a dime.
Eric Schoenberg, who has “repeatedly spoken out in the past against income inequality and the corrosive influence of corporate money in politics,” gave the Democratic National Committee more than $100,000 this year just to stop Wharton’s most famous graduate, Donald Trump, from getting elected..."

Amherst orientation includes mandatory screening of 'I’m Not Racist...Am I?'

Amherst orientation includes mandatory screening of 'I’m Not Racist...Am I?':
"Incoming students at Amherst College will attend a mandatory screening of “I’m Not Racist...Am I?”, a film about racism and white privilege, during their new student orientation.
The Amherst orientation schedule says incoming students will attend a two hour event titled, “‘I'm Not Racist ... Am I?’ Film and Discussion - MANDATORY”.

Media's Public Enemy Number One still survives

Media's Public Enemy Number One still survives - Alicia Colon
"...Although it's a given that the mainstream media is biased against conservative Republicans, the recent Wikileaks 20,000 DNC email dump disclosed that the MSM has colluded with Hillary Clinton in her attacks on her opponent Bernie Sanders.
Poor Bernie didn't have a chance against the combined Clinton/MSM machine.
The emails contained off the record correspondence with reporters at the Washington Post, Politico, and the Wall Street Journal, among others.
They also show how the DNC conspired with media anchors and newspapers to torpedo Bernie Sanders.
One devastating email discussed using Sanders religion or atheism as a potential talking point for the campaign...
We certainly didn't need any proof that the mainstream media is in the pocket of the Democrat Party since we know that over 80 % of journalists are self-admitted liberals...
The Wikileaks DNC email is being called one of the biggest scandals in history but not if it's never covered by the mainstream media. 
As for social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook, they are already censoring the scandalous reports.
One of the leaks lists CNN anchor Jake Tapper (whom I had once thought was a real journalist), receiving questions from the DNC to ask his interviewees.
But I remember a satellite feed exposing a conversation between Larry King and Bill Clinton. 
King was advising the 1992 Dem. candidate how to handle Pres. George H.W. Bush.
No big deal.
They're Democrats.
This too will pass..."

Just How Deep Is Tim Kaine's Connection To Radical Islam? | The Federalist Papers

Just How Deep Is Tim Kaine's Connection To Radical Islam? | The Federalist Papers:

"He appointed a Hamas supporter to a state immigration commission, once spoke at a dinner honoring a Muslim Brotherhood terrorist suspect and has received many donations from well-known Islamist groups.
Back in 2007, Breitbart reports, then-Governor Kaine chose Muslim American Society (MAS) President Esam Omeish to the state’s Immigration Commission. It was an appointment so controversial that even a Muslim group against radical Islam criticized the appointment and lack of vetting."

The DNC Even Booed During the Opening Prayer!!

The DNC Even Booed During the Opening Prayer!! | PJ Media

The DNC Even Booed During the Opening Prayer!!

BY PJ STAFF JULY 25, 2016

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The DNC has fallen into a Bernie vs. Hillary chaos...

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History for July 26

History for July 26 - On-This-Day.com:
George Bernard Shaw 1856, Carl Jung 1875, Aldous Huxley 1894


Stanley Kubrick 1928, Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones) 1943, Helen Mirren 1946


1893 - Commercial production of the Addressograph started in Chicago, IL.


1908 - U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte issued an order that created an investigative agency that was a forerunner of the FBI.


1945 - Winston Churchill resigned as Britain's prime minister.


1947 - U.S. President Truman signed The National Security Act. The act created the National Security Council, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.



1948 - U.S. President Truman signed executive orders that prohibited discrimination in the U.S. armed forces and federal employment.



1953 - Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later.


1956 - Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.


1971 - Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy, FL.

‘Don’t Believe the Liberal Media’: Warning Signs Welcome DNC Attendees to Philadelphia | TheBlaze.com

‘Don’t Believe the Liberal Media’: Warning Signs Welcome DNC Attendees to Philadelphia | TheBlaze.com:

“They have been in the tank for her since the beginning. We can safely predict that at the Democratic National Convention they will need smelling salts to recover from their fainting spells,” Bozell said. “The Media Research Center is not going to allow the media to coronate Hillary without a fight. We intend to show all of America their role in propping up, promoting, and defending the most corrupt person to ever receive a major party’s nomination. From Benghazi to illegal Clinton Foundation donations to criminally-dangerous misuse of classified information, the media have held Hillary’s hand every step of the way and they ought to be ashamed. It’s time they started to report the truth."

‘Shame’: Wasserman Schultz’s First DNC Event Goes About As Well As You’d Expect | Video | TheBlaze.com

‘Shame’: Wasserman Schultz’s First DNC Event Goes About As Well As You’d Expect | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"PHILADELPHIA — After announcing her resignation late Sunday night, embattled DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was booed and heckled at a Florida delegation breakfast Monday morning.

A set of leaked DNC emails ahead of the national convention caused consternation among many in the party, especially supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, as they appeared to showed the Democratic Party favoring Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers:

"The announcement comes during the week four officers were shot and killed in the line of duty (three in Baton Rouge, La. and one in Kansas City, Kan.) and two weeks after five officers were gunned down in Dallas, with several others injured.

After two police officers in Ferguson were shot last March, Lezley McSpadden, Brown’s mother, tweeted: “Woke up in a GREAT MOOD this morning. 2 Cops got Shot in FERGUSON last night. You ant seen sh– yet, wait till this SUMMER.”"

PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site

PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site - The American MirrorThe American Mirror:
"To the Democratic National Committee elites, keeping average Americans away from their convention is a good idea, while protecting the southern border from intruding terrorists, rapists and murderers is a bad one.

The DNC has erected a four-mile fence around its convention site at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. (Isn’t it ironic they’re doing so much to protect a site named after a bank?)

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The fence, which appears to be about 8 feet tall, is intended to keep out any individuals with whom Democratic Party leaders, delegates and other liberal elites would rather not mingle.

Fox 29’s Steve Keeley shared a picture of a portion of the fence he said was erected near the intersection of Pattison and Broad..."

The Public Pension Problem: It's Much Worse Than It Appears

The Public Pension Problem: It's Much Worse Than It Appears | Stock News & Stock Market Analysis - IBD:
"...The nation's largest pension fund, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, earned a mere 0.6% in the last year, significantly below its 7.5% target.
Its sister fund, the California State Teachers Retirement system, which also aims for a 7.5% annual return, instead notched a 1.4% gain for the year.
The New York State and Local Retirement System, which ended its fiscal year on March 31, reported a gain of just 0.2% versus an investment goal of 7%.
It's likely that other pension funds have similarly failed by a wide margin to hit their investment targets given that most government pension funds rarely perform significantly better than the broader market.
These disappointing numbers come on top of a substandard fiscal 2015, when pensions systems earned on average 3.2%, well below their average projections of 7.6% annually.
In a March report Moody's Investors Service estimated that the 2015 investing shortfall increased unfunded liabilities at government pension plans by 17%.
Given that most funds likely performed even worse in the fiscal year that just ended, it's probable that debt increased again by at least 2015 levels, if not more.
A recent study by the Rockefeller Institute, for instance, estimates that a pension plan which is currently 75% funded actually has a one-in-six chance of seeing its funding level plunge over the next 30 years to just 40% of what it needs to pay retirees, even if the plan hits its investment goals. That's because pension systems rarely achieve their investment targets precisely each year, but rather experience extreme variations that can make a system financially unstable even when it appears to be achieving its long-term plans..."

On Eve of Dem Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Says She Will Resign as DNC Chair | TheBlaze.com

On Eve of Dem Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Says She Will Resign as DNC Chair | TheBlaze.com:

"Wasserman Schultz’s announcement Sunday follows a firestorm over hacked emails suggesting the Democratic National Committee favored Clinton during the primary, despite pledging neutrality. The leaked emails prompted primary runner-up Bernie Sanders to call for Wasserman Schultz’s immediate resignation.

In a statement, Wasserman Schultz said she will step down at the end of the four-day convention. She said she plans to formally open and close the convention, as well as address delegates."

$6.2 million to improve Southeast Michigan trail network

$6.2 million to improve Southeast Michigan trail network - Crain's Detroit Business:
"Officials said $6.2 million will be used to improve Southeast Michigan's trail network.
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments announced Friday that it is handing out Transportation Alternatives Program funding.
The money will go to projects to improve walking and bicycling access to schools, fill gaps in trails and improve walkability of downtowns.
The 15 projects span seven counties in Southeast Michigan.
In Wayne County, Woodhaven will receive more than $1 million to build a pedestrian bridge and Detroit will receive almost $392,000 for infrastructure improvements, among other projects.
In Washtenaw County's Ann Arbor Township, a 1.5-mile connection will be made between a trail and the University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
In Macomb County's Shelby Township, a trail will extend the Riverbends Trail network toward Gene Shepherd Park.
In Monroe County's Bedford Township, a project will move forward that's designed to slow traffic and improve mobility for nearby residents, including senior citizens..."

Community benefits ordinances disturb developers

Community benefits ordinances disturb developers - Crain's Detroit Business
"Virtually all real estate projects of note in Detroit involving a public contribution of land or tax incentives would be affected by either of the proposed community benefits ordinances making waves in the development community in recent weeks that appear bound for the November ballot.
The proposals would require developers to incorporate certain so-called community benefits, such as jobs, local hiring and environmental protections, in projects of a certain size if they receive public funding or city-owned land.
Some of the proposed provisions are making the development community leery about things like too much control of real estate projects and delays in an already time-intensive business..."

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Leaked emails reveal even Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants 'Hamilton' tickets

Leaked emails reveal even Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants 'Hamilton' tickets – Metro:
"It seems even political insiders have problems scoring tickets to “Hamilton.”
WIkiLeaks posted 20,000 emails on its website that were reportedly obtained by the hacker “Guccifer” from Democratic National Committee servers.
One of those messages, discovered by Politico, is purportedly written by committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who asks a fellow Democrat for some help scoring 7 tickets to Hamilton.
“Hey Zach, I think I mentioned to you briefly that I am planning a trip with my college roommates in December to NYC,” the email, published by Wikileaks, reads. “It is for our 50th birthdays. Can you help me get 7 tickets to Hamilton from our friend who did the FR? We will be there from December 9-12.”
The letter was addressed to DNC finance director Allen Zachary last May, who reportedly replied that finding the tickets might be a struggle..."

A Muslim is Now in Charge of US Citizenship papers

A Muslim is Now in Charge of US Citizenship papers. | joseph botts

Isn’t this precious! A Muslim in charge of US Citizenship papers.

This is not a joke! Most Americans have NO IDE A. Please forward this to as many people as you can.

Meet Our New Assistant Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

See: http://muslimobserver.com/presidential-appointment-fatima-noor/
Meet Fatima Noor, President Obama’s latest appointment to a high level position in the Department of Homeland Security,

the post of Assistant Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration.

Ms. Noor has little if any experience in the compliance or enforcement fields. Her total experience in government related work is limited tovolunteer work with World Relief Memphis and as activities coordinator the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.

(You probably didn’t know that Refugees now have rights in America)

She majored in psychology with minors in Spanish and Arabic international relations. She recently completed a month-long research fellowship in Muslim psychology hosted by Carnegie-Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh ; her research will be ongoing as part of her work at the DHS.

Michelle Obama Lists Daughters as ‘Senior Staff’ on Her $424,000 Trip to Africa

Michelle Obama Lists Daughters as ‘Senior Staff’ on Her $424,000 Trip to Africa – everynewshere: "Remember when Michelle Obama went on that trip to Africa?
Well, apparently she brought a couple extra “staff members” with her.
Judicial Watch, a government watch-dog organization, has discovered documents that show the first lady falsified expenses and personnel while on her 2011 vacation to Africa, including listing her two daughter, Sasha and Malia, as “senior staff” members.
The trip was originally estimated at $300,000 for the flight and crew alone. But many became suspicious when the aircraft’s bill came in at $424,000.
When Judicial Watch requested the transportation records under the Freedom of Information Act, the Obama administration refused to produce them.
The organization was then forced to sue in order to obtain the information.
“This trip was as much an opportunity for the Obama family to go on a safari as it was a trip to conduct government business,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
“This junket wasted tax dollars and the resources of our overextended military. 
No wonder we had to sue to pry loose this information.”
While Michelle’s falsified documents undoubtedly prove there’s corruption within the Obama administration, it’s unlikely she’ll ever be held accountable for her actions..."

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers:
"The announcement comes during the week four officers were shot and killed in the line of duty (three in Baton Rouge, La. and one in Kansas City, Kan.) and two weeks after five officers were gunned down in Dallas, with several others injured.
After two police officers in Ferguson were shot last March, Lezley McSpadden, Brown’s mother, tweeted:
“Woke up in a GREAT MOOD this morning. 
2 Cops got Shot in FERGUSON last night. 
You ant seen sh– yet, wait till this SUMMER.”"

Obama Vetoes Bill Put Cap on Taxpayer-Funded Expense Accounts for Former Presidents | TheBlaze.com

Obama Vetoes Bill Put Cap on Taxpayer-Funded Expense Accounts for Former Presidents | TheBlaze.com:

"He offered to work with lawmakers and the offices of the former presidents to change the bill in ways that would eventually earn his signature.

The legislation sets an annual allowance of $200,000 a year for travel, staff and office costs that have become a standard part of life after the Oval Office. For former presidents who make money through books, speaking fees and other ventures, the allowance is reduced by $1 for every dollar in outside income above $400,000."

Ridiculous: Liberal Writer Implies Melania Trump's White Dress Is Racist: "White Is Always Right"

Ridiculous: Liberal Writer Implies Melania Trump's White Dress Is Racist: "White Is Always Right":

As ridiculous as it may seem that Trump opponents label him a racist for his anti-immigrant views though he has an immigrant wife, the following review from a liberal writer is nothing short of insane.
According to Elizabeth Wellington, an African American writer for The Inquirer Daily News in Philadelphia, the stunning white dress worn by Melania Trump at the Republican National Convention not only made a “scary” statement, but was an aggressive display of racism:

“Trump’s foreignness stands in stark contrast to her husband’s “Make America Safe Again” and “Make America Great Again” sloganeering, which he plans to accomplish with his anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, anti-Black Lives Matter platform. In other words, anti- all things brown, as some might say.”

“So while Trump appeared flawless on the Cleveland stage Monday night, whether she intended it or not, her all-white ensemble displayed the kind of foreignness that is accepted by her husband’s political party. To many, that outfit could be another reminder that in the G.O.P. white is always right.”

We’re curious how  Ms. Wellington would have reacted had Trump worn a black dress?

Would her unbiased determination then have been that Melania is appropriating black culture?

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